Handyman, come help us basic plumbing, electrical, etc =)

Australia

3

The overall mission of the project is incredibly powerful and meaningful and to be able to have contributed to the sustainability of a tropical reforestation project was amazing. The challenge for me, was the unexpected additional requirements of the work on a day to day basis. You're required to cook breakfast from 7am-8am, work non-stop from 8am-1pm (I once cut grass for four hours in the sun, with the expectation my water breaks was kept short, not knowing when I was supposed to finish the task). Help with lunch from 1pm-2pm and cook dinner ourselves. Meals on the weekend is not included.

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you for visiting our project.
Angel arrived on the project and assisted with several tasks that were completely new to her.
She fed and cared for our laying hens, painted a roof, cleared a large area of shrubs and grass to create a fire break, watered trees, filled lots of seedling bags.
Angel approached the tasks with a positive mentality, without complaining in hot, humid conditions. Angel is one of the hardest workers we had on the project in a long time.
Angel could work without supervision and responded proactively when thing went wrong, or equipment broke.
Thanks to Angel, we could complete the most critical part of our fire break to protect the project against fire.
Thank you for your time and effort you have put into your stay.
Greetings,
Gerda, Deon and Kobus

Chile

5

It was very nice to be with such a loving family. The tasks are, for example, watering trees, planting, cutting grass, collecting chicken eggs, everything is very relaxing and rewarding to help them with their project. I hope to see you again soon and taste Gerda's exquisite meals again.

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you Karla, for visiting our project and assisting with all the tasks on hand in hot and humid conditions.
We appreciated your energy and commitment.
Hope to see you soon.
All the best on your trip.
Kobus, Gerda & Deon

Austria

5

Engaging in my first volunteering experience was truly enjoyable. I gained valuable knowledge about nature, plants, and Panama, and I am definitely planning to return. While the work was challenging, the reward came in the form of delicious and nutritious meals. Thank you for the wonderful time.

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you for visiting our project and assisting with all the tasks on hand in hot and humid conditions.
We appreciated your energy and wish you could have stayed longer.
All the best on your trip.
Kobus, Gerda & Deon

Spain

5

I feel happy, lucky and thankfull for my time here and everything I've learnt. Deon, Gerda and Kobus are really good people that make this place, full of nature and life, feels like home. It's been a pleasure getting to know their amazing project and colaborate as a volunteer on it. Besides, I could share it with other great volunteers, Helena, Shany and Trevor and enjoy Santa Catalina! I will remember it with love and will miss the good food, the calm of the surrounding nature, the reconforting work, the nonstop learning, the drives to town and the day to day there. Thank you for everything!

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you for visiting our project and being so eager to assist with all the tasks on hand in hot and humid conditions.
We appreciate your commitment and wish you could have stayed longer. Much appreciated.
Kobus, Gerda & Deon

Argentina

5

Hello!!! amazing volunteering at the reserve. I was impressed by the awareness and effort that Kobus, Gerda and Deon make every day to try to return their property and the environment to the natural ecosystem it once had. We collaborate in cutting grass, planting trees, feeding chickens, construction...all in an excellent environment of awareness and respect for nature. Trevor, from California, was an excellent fellow Volunteer as well. thanks a lot!

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you, Daniel.
It was a privilege to have a proactive and motivated volunteer on board.
Much appreciated.

Argentina

5

The stay in Jungle Cabins has been very interesting. I've done things I've never done. In other words, it has been all learning for me. It also helped me a lot to practice English since none of the three people who are here speak Spanish. Thank you Kobus, Gerda and Deon for receiving us and thanks for the food!!

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you, Vivi.
It was a privilege to have a proactive and motivated volunteer on board.
Much appreciated.

France

5

Incredible experience at the jungle cabin close to Santa Catalina and the incredible coiba national park. I definitely recommend this volunteering opportunity to everyone eager to learn new things related to working with your hands / building / gardening / local fauna and flora. Kobus, Gerda & Deon are incredibly commited and very clear with work schedule and expected tasks. Somedays the work can get really physical (depending on your abilities of course) so don't expect to be chilling all the time during your working hours ! But it's'definitely rewarding. Thank you again for everything !

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Hi Marc.
Thank you, you jumped in and assisted with some difficult tasks while the rain just kept falling for a few days in a row.
Much appreciated.
All the best on the rest of your trip.
Regards
Kobus & team

Spain

5

Thank you very much for te experience! The place is really nice. Kobus, Deon and Gerda are very kind and friendly. They will try you to learn about the place and the animals, which is very important to understand the project. Everything is like in the website and the photos provided. They are doing an interesting work of reforesting and giving back to nature what is hers. I will recommend it!

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Alvaro joined our project and immediately settled in and focussed his energy on developing a set of plans and layouts to address the future accommodation needs of the project.
It was a pleasure to work with Alvaro and experience the level of commitment and professionalism he has in his field.
Thank you, Alvaro, for your input and commitment. Looking forward to be working together with you some time in future.

Germany

5

I had a great time at Finca De La Rey, I'm happy that I was able to support their mission of reforesting formerly cattle area. They need more help from volunteers, who are willing to get their hands dirty and their bodies sweaty. I've drilled holes and planted trees, I've feeded the chickens and collected their eggs. And I helped with electrical and building construction. You will get in close contact to nature, if you are peaky, then better look for another Volunteer job. I got a satisfactory accomodation, three delicious meals a day, a lot of new knowledge and nice people around me.

about 2 years ago

Netherlands

5

Thanks to Gerda, Kobus and Deon I learned a lot about tropical trees, wild animals and what it is like to live as a family of expats in Panama. The cakes Gerda makes are heavenly, I had a good time helping in the kitchen but mostly I enjoyed planting trees, cutting grass and wacking burned trees with a machete. In the afternoons I found excellent spots to read my book. My advice to other volunteers is to prepare for all kinds of beasts and bugs and to eat a lot of cake. This place is great for people who love and respect nature!

about 2 years ago

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